Disney Pictures has selected Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim to headline its live-action version of Tangled. Croft will play Rapunzel, while Manheim takes on the role of Flynn Rider. Croft previously starred in Netflix’s True Spirit and the DC series Titans. Manheim is recognized for Disney’s Zombies franchise and Paramount+ series School Spirits. (Story URL)
Nominees for the 37th GLAAD Media Awards have been revealed, highlighting LGBTQ representation across film, television, and media. Heated Rivalry, starring Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, earned a nomination for outstanding new TV series. Stranger Things also secured a best drama series nod for its storyline featuring Noah Schnapp’s character. (Story URL)
Reality TV personality Spencer Pratt has announced his campaign for mayor of Los Angeles, promising to “expose the system.” Pratt revealed his plans during a “They Let Us Burn” rally marking one year since the Palisades Fire destroyed his home. Pratt shared photos on Instagram of himself signing campaign papers, though his filing is not yet official. (Story URL)
David Harbour has exited Behemoth!, the upcoming drama from Andor creator Tony Gilroy. The actor stepped back after filming scenes with Olivia Wilde in L.A. on Dec. 10, deciding to rest following months of promoting Stranger Things. His replacement has not been announced. Behemoth! follows a musician and serves as a tribute to film music and its creators. (Story URL)
Bradley Cooper has dismissed ongoing rumors that he has had plastic surgery. The 51-year-old actor addressed the speculation during the SmartLess podcast. Cooper confirmed people have recently approached him about his youthful look, calling the attention “crazy.” Similar clarifications have come from other stars, including Sydney Sweeney and Ariana Grande. (Story URL)
Former Saturday Night Live performer Chris Redd has revealed he struggled with prescription pills while on the show and even sold them to castmates. TMZ later reported that sources from the show denied Redd’s claims. Redd credited Christina Evangeline, ex-wife of castmate Kenan Thompson, with helping him through therapy. The two later began dating. (Story URL)
The Pitt and The Bear each earned two nominations as the Directors Guild of America announced its 2025 TV and documentary contenders. In the dramatic series category, The Pitt joined Andor, The Diplomat, and Severance, with Ben Stiller receiving his second nod for Severance. Comedy nominees included The Bear, Hacks, The Studio, and The White Lotus. (Story URL)
Hilary Duff’s husband, musician Matthew Koma, mocked Ashley Tisdale after her New Year’s Day essay about a “toxic” moms’ group gained attention. Speculation quickly linked the essay to Duff, Mandy Moore, and Meghan Trainor, who appeared with Tisdale French in 2021 Instagram photos. Koma called Tisdale “the most self obsessed tone deaf person on earth.” (Story URL)
FX has ordered a second season of The Lowdown, the drama series starring Ethan Hawke. Production is set to begin this spring in Tulsa. The first season, which debuted earlier this year, follows citizen journalist and self-described “truthstorian” Lee Raybon, played by Hawke. Raybon’s pursuit of taking down corruption leads him into danger. All episodes stream on Hulu. (Story URL)
HBO has renewed Real Time With Bill Maher for two more seasons, extending the late-night talk show through 2028. Season 24 premieres Jan. 23rd on HBO and streaming on HBO Max. Maher has hosted the program since 2003, following Politically Incorrect. He also hosts the YouTube podcast Club Random, which has nearly 750,000 subscribers. (Story URL)
